Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Gemini
Planet
Neptune
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
Water, Air
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.253.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
43-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
-
Psychology
Focus
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Divine Guidance